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Tilted Tulip Golden Ticket Event

Tilted Tulip Florist
 (517) 278-3734
www.tiltedtulip.com
All December long... 100 orders placed in store or on our website will randomly be given a “Golden Ticket” which will enter the recipient in a raffle for a grand surprise giveaway that will be held at the end of the month.
 
Choose from a variety of fresh arrangements, beautiful poinsettias, fresh wreaths & garland, candles and so much more!

For TWO extra entires in the drawing— simply post a picture of your arrangement with the
Golden ticket and post it on facebook

BlueOx Credit Union & United VIP Commence with Merger

BlueOx Credit Union & United VIP Commence with Merger
 
BATTLE CREEK, MI (November 30, 2016) -  BlueOx Credit Union, based in Battle Creek, Michigan, is pleased to announce the members of United VIP Credit Union, based in Sterling Heights, unanimously approved on September 19, 2016 to merge with BlueOx, effective October 1, 2016...  

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Fairground Grand Stands

Phase 1 of our Brand New Grandstand is almost Complete!!  
This project has cost the fair approximately $400,000.00 and we need your help to fund this phase so we can begin the second phase.  We are doing a paver fundraiser to pay for  this endeavor.  You can call the Fair Office for more information on the donation levels for pavers or visit the website by clicking here for more information.  Fair Office—517-278-5367 (click images to enlarge)


 

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Trine University Spring Enrollment

Heffernan Water Saturday Only Sale

Positions Available

#1  GreenHouse positions for part-time as well as full-time. We want to hire around 15 to 20 people who only want to work around 25 hours a week. They would primarily only work in our new Campari section of the GreenHouse. 


#2 Third shift in the Packhouse for a four to five week time-frame. This means that the positions will be temporary.

Looking for 10 workers and they will work from 8pm to 7:30am at $12.02. We need workers as soon as you can get them here.

Kiess Jewelry

December Promotion

Calendar of Events Import

Branch County Home & Outdoor Expo
02/25/2017
10:00 AM - 02:00 PM E
Dearth Community Center
262 S Sprague St
Coldwater, MI 49036

REGISTER HERE

Welcome New Members!

Akers Pest Control
Ryan Akers
Website
akerspestcontrol@gmail.com
Join Date: 08/09/2016

Renewal by Andersen
Nour Sadek
Website
nsadek@windowsbyrba.com
Join Date: 08/19/2016

Kesas Cove Resort
Sandy Fikel
Website
kesascove@gmail.com
Join Date: 08/23/2016

Precious Memories
Linda Jankaiski
preciousmemoriesllc2015@gmail.com
Join Date: 09/08/2016

City Glass
Jim Forrister
Website
cityglassllc@cbpu.com
Join Date: 09/12/2016

Time Employer Services
David Downey
Website
brent.mohr@timepayroll.com
Join Date: 10/10/2016

The Museum Gallery
Tom Garman
themuseumgalleryllc@live.com
Join Date: 10/14/2016

Swift & Skidmore Grain Reclaiming LLC
Kim Swift
Website
kimswift3@aol.com
Join Date: 10/21/2016

Alena's Kitchen
Alena Wehr
Website
alena@alenaskitchen.com
Join Date: 11/02/2016

Darin Wolff Snow Plowing
Darin Wolff
Join Date: 11/07/2016

American Cancer Society, Relay for Life
Kathy Bair
Website
bairslair@gmail.com
Join Date: 11/22/2016

Grass Kicker's Lawn Care LLC
Kristie Metz
grasskickerslc@gmail.com
Join Date: 11/30/2016

Bridges Out of Poverty

Getting Ahead- Bridges Out of Poverty
12/07/2016 & 12/14/2016
05:30 PM - 08:00 PM E
Laura's Place- Community Room
210 N. Michigan Ave
Coldwater, MI 49036

Workshop Available

12/05/2016
02:00 PM - 04:00 PM E
Michigan Works! Southwest
210 Vista Dr.
Coldwater, MI 49036


Employment training workshops are offered at the Michigan Works! Service Center. Workshops are open to the public at no charge and focus on skills related to obtaining employment. We ask that any registration be made at least one business day prior to the workshop. To reserve your spot for this workshop, please call (517) 278-0200 ext 3. 

Interview Tips
Learn how to interview and have the confidence to talk positively about yourself and your skills, including some do's and don'ts before, during, and after the intervew.

Join us Monday, December 5, 2016 from 2:00pm - 4:00pm at the Branch County Michigan Works! located at 210 Vista Dr. Coldwater, MI 49036.

Effective Resumes
This workshop will provide the early stages of a resume and cover the major points. If you want to understand the importance of having a "perfect" resume, this one is for you!

Join us Friday, December 9, 2016 from 9:00am - 11:00am at the Branch County Michigan Works! located at 210 Vista Dr. Coldwater, MI 49036.

Cover and Follow-up Letters
Want to learn how to create a great, working cover letter that will impress employers? Look no further than this interesting and valuable workshop!

Join us Wednesday, December 14, 2016 from 10:00am - 12:00pm 
Michigan Works! located at 210 Vista Dr. Coldwater, MI 49036

Dealing with a Colorful Past
Do you have background issues that are preventing you from finding employment or a better job? Come learn how to overcome those types of barriers while job searching during this two hour workshop. 

Join us Thursday December 15, 2016 from 2:00pm - 4:00pm at the Branch County Michigan Works! located at 210 Vista Dr. Coldwater, MI 49036

Upcoming Events

Longstreet Living Holiday Open House
12/01/2016 "Men's Day"
12/02/2016 "Kids Day"
09:00 AM - 07:00 PM E
Longstreet Living
720 E Chicago Rd
Coldwater, MI 49036


Quincy Lights
12/02/2016
05:30 PM - 08:00 PM E
Village of Quincy
20 Division Street
Quincy, MI 49082

 


​Santaland
12/03/2016
10:30 AM - 01:00 PM E
Coach Eby Youth & Family Center
89 W. Chicago Street
Coldwater, MI 49036
Stop by Santaland and get your photo with Mr. Claus!  FREE
 

 


3rd Annual Jingle Bell Rock Craft show
12/03/2016
09:00 AM - 03:00 PM E
Masonic Temple
45 E Chicago Street
Coldwater, MI 49036

Free Admission,!
Bring in a toy for toys for tots and get 5 free tickets to enter into giveaways! Giveaways will be from all vendors and crafters and local businesses!

Every 5.00 you spend at a vendors table you will get 2 more free tickets!
https://www.facebook.com/events/920170344697345/

 


Cup of Comfort
12/03/2016
10:30 AM - 01:00 PM E
Coach Eby Youth and Family Center
89 West Chicago Street
Coldwater, MI 49036

 


Coldwater Christmas Parade
12/03/2016
07:00 PM - 08:00 PM E
Downtown Coldwater

 


Sounds of the Season
12/03/2016
07:30 PM - 09:30 PM E
St. Marks Episcopal
27 E. Chicago
Coldwater, MI 49036


Breakfast for Dinner, BCCADV
12/03/2016
04:30 PM - 08:30 PM E
Masonic Temple
45 E Chicago St
Coldwater, MI 49036
Join us for BREAKFAST FOR DINNER before and after the parade at the Masonic Temple for delicious pancakes, sausage, bacon, biscuits & gravy, coffee or hot chocolate to raise money for the "Swing for the Fence Project" (fence and playground for Naomi Davis Shelterhouse).
Donations requested
Sponsored by:  Branch County Coalition Against Domestic Violence & Boy Scout Bryce Taber Eagle Project

 


Christmas & Coffee
12/05/2016
05:30 PM - 07:30 PM E
Biggby Coffee
857 E Chicago Street
Coldwater, MI 49036

 


Chamber Christmas Party "Jingle & Mingle"
12/06/2016
05:00 PM - 08:00 PM E
Broadway Grille
19 S Monroe St
Coldwater, MI 49036

Join us at Broadway Grille for a Jingle & Mingle Christmas Party featuring "Empty Canvas". This twin duo will entertain us with live music and... a live painting during the event!  An auction will take place at 7pm where you can bid on the completed painting, a personal visit from Mr. & Mrs. Claus and a custom made decoration from the BACC welding class.

The event is $5 at the door, is open to everyone and includes entertainment, pizza and great holiday networking.  A cash bar is available and there will be a 50/50.  

 


Leadership Secrets of Santa
12/07/2016
11:30 AM - 01:00 PM E
Trine University
One University Avenue
Angola, IN 46703

 


Ho Ho The Santa Claus Cronicles
12/08/2016 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
12/09/2016 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM & 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Tibbits Opera House
14 S Hanchett St
Coldwater, MI 49036
Branch County Community Theater presents the heartwarming holiday production... Ho Ho The Santa Claus Chronicles!  Tickets only $5.

Grab the family & your camera and get your photo with Santa after the show in the lower level of Tibbits.

 


John Prine Tribute Concert
12/09/2016
07:00 PM - 11:00 PM E
The Franke Center for the Arts
214 East Mansion St
Marshall, MI 49068
Prine Time is a John Prine Tribute Band comprised of an All-Start cast of MIchigan musicians.

 


Books & Cookies With Santa
12/10/2016 E
Branch District Library Kid's Place, 4th Floor
10 E. Chicago St.
Coldwater, MI 49036

 


Branch County Republican Party Executive Cmte. Mtg
12/15/2016
07:00 PM - 08:30 PM E
CHC Conference Center
370 E. Chicago Street
Coldwater, MI 49036

 

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